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Early voting underway for Democratic Primary
Early voting is underway for the Democratic Primary on June 21 for the 8th Congressional District. The candidates are Rep. Don Beyer and Victoria Virasingh. Portions of the 11th District (Rep. Gerry Connolly) have shifted to the 8th District. Submit your address here to see which district you’re in. Early voting is currently being carried … Continued
Jim Myles wins GOP primary
Republican voters in the 11th congressional district nominated Jim Myles to run against Democratic incumbent Rep. Gerry Connolly in November. Myles is an Air Force veteran and a former federal judge. “Republicans, independents, and common-sense Democrats have had enough of the ideological extremism of the progressive Left,” Myles said. He would give parents control over … Continued
Democratic Primary candidates outline their priorities
Candidates for the Democratic Primary for the 8th Congressional District don’t differ much in terms of policy positions, but they do differ on what they can bring to Congress. The incumbent, Rep. Don Beyer, has experience, having served in Congress since 2015. He chairs the Joint Economic Committee, serves on the House Committee on Ways … Continued
Four Republicans campaigning to run against Rep. Connolly
Four candidates are campaigning for the Republication nomination to run against Rep. GerryConnolly in the 11th congressional district. Connolly was re-elected in the 2020 general election with 71.4 percent of the vote. Due to redistricting, a large part of Annandale has shifted from the 11th to the 8th congressional district. Rep. Don Beyer represents the … Continued
Five Republicans campaigning to run for the 8th congressional district
Five Republicans are vying for the chance to unseat Rep. Don Beyer (D) in Virginia’s 8th congressional district.Voters will select the winning candidate May 21 at a convention at the Waterford in Springfield hosted by the 8th Congressional District Republican Committee. On the other side, Victoria Virasingh is running against Beyer in the Democratic Primary … Continued
Victoria Virasingh runs against Rep. Beyer
Victoria Virasingh believes she can bring a fresh perspective to Congress by better representing working-class voters in the highly diverse 8th District. She is running against Rep. Don Beyer in the Democratic Primary on June 21. Beyer has been in office since January 2015. The 8th District boundaries have been adjusted due to Virginia’s redistricting process. … Continued
Ally Dalsimer goes up against Connolly
Ally Dalsimer never wanted to be a politician. But when she learned about Rep. Gerry Connolly’s support for corporations, she decided to run against him in the upcoming Democratic Primary on June 21. Dalsimer’s career focused on conservation and natural resources. She worked at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for years, cofounded several national … Continued
Many voting precincts will change
Due to the Virginia redistricting plan approved by the state Supreme Court, Fairfax County needs to change nearly 50 election precincts. The redistricting plan affects congressional, House of Delegates, and state Senate districts. The Board of Supervisors authorized a public hearing, to take place March 8, to consider a proposal to adjust certain election precinct … Continued
Youngkin elected governor, despite big loss in Fairfax County
According to the Virginia Department of Elections, Youngkin got 50.68 percent of the vote statewide, compared to 48.55 percent for McAuliffe. The third-party candidate, Princess Blanding, got 0.69 percent.While Virginia elected Republicans for statewide office, Fairfax County voters went strongly for the Democrats.
McAuliffe, Youngkin make last-minute pitches to voters
The two candidates for Virginia governor made last-minute pitches to voters on the eve of what is expected to be an extremely tight election. At a campaign stop in Merrifield Nov. 1, Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe urged voters to reject the Trump rhetoric spouted by his opponent, Glenn Youngkin.
Here’s what you need to know for Election Day
All eyes are on Virginia, as what is considered an extremely close race for governor will have national implications for the mid-term elections in 2022. The three statewide offices – governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general – are on the Nov. 2 ballot, as well as all members of the House of Delegates and a … Continued
Early voting underway at more locations
People line up to vote at the Mason Government Center Oct. 21. Early voting in Fairfax County is now available at an additional 13 locations as of Oct. 21, including the Mason District Government Center and Thomas Jefferson Library. Those locations are open for voting noon-7 p.m. on weekdays; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays, Oct. … Continued
Stacey Abrams joins statewide Democratic candidates at campaign stop in Merrifield
Terry McAuliffe and Stacy Abrams. Candidate for governor Terry McAuliffe “will stand up for justice, for women’s rights, for human rights,” voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams told the crowd at a Democratic rally in Merrifield Oct. 17. Candidate for lieutenant governor Hala Ayala and Mark Herring, the state’s attorney general who’s running for re-election, also … Continued
McAuliffe, Youngkin clash on COVID, abortion, taxes
Candidates for Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe (left) and Glenn Youngkin at a debate Sept. 28. Candidates for governor Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin clashed on COVID, the economy, abortion, and much more at a debate Sept. 28 hosted by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce. McAuliffe, the Democratic candidate, took on the role of an … Continued
Early in-person voting begins today
Voters are encouraged to use an ExpressVote machine. Early in-person voting begins on Friday, Sept. 17, at three locations for the Nov. 2 election. Voters will select a governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and member of the House of Delegates. There is also a $360 million public school bond on the ballot.